2026-27 Men's Ice Hockey Roster
Jersey Number 53
Benjamin Wilmott
- Year:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 190
- Hometown:
- Long Valley, N.J.
- Junior Team:
- Barrie Colts (OHL)
- NHL:
- Vegas (2026, Third Round, No. 92)
NHL
- Drafted by Vegas in the third round of the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 92)
- Played two years in the USHL
- Started USHL career in 2023-24 with Chicago Steel and had 5-4-9 line in 49 regular season games, along with skating in three postseason contests
- Played in two games with the Steel to begin 2024-25 and ended season with Sioux Falls; posted 16 goals and 17 assists for 33 points in 50 games with the Stampede and saw action in four playoff games (1g, 1a, 2p)
- Started 2025-26 season in the OHL with the London Knights and had 12 goals and 22 points in 34 games before a trade to Barrie, posting 15-17-32 line in 29 regular season games
- Part of OHL Eastern Championship team with Barrie in 2026; notched 22 points (11g, 11a) in 20 postseason gamesÂ
- Attended West Morris Central High School and University of Nebraska High School, graduating in 2025
- Played for North Jersey Avalanche AAA program
- Played lacrosse through 10th grade
- Parents are Andrew and Brandy, who both attended the University of Victoria; father played professional basketball overseas
- Has a younger sibling, DylanÂ
- Cousin Andrew played basketball at the University of Victoria
- Plans to major in business finance
- Enjoys playing basketball, roller hockey, roller coasters, the beach and fishing and can play guitar
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